In these trying economic times, we are hearing the story from parents all too frequently -- "I got laid off, and I am losing my health insurance." An
article in yesterday's Wall Street Journal summarizes your options. Basically, the choices are: switch to a spouse's insurance plan, apply for COBRA, buy an individual health insurance policy, or "go without." Aside from using a spouse's plan, the remaining options are either expensive or risky. The cost for COBRA has increased by about 80% since 2001. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help if this happens to you.